Opinions Jan. 26, 2017

Indiana Supreme CourtDemajio Ellis v. State of Indiana
71S05-1606-PC-360
Post-conviction. Reverses the denial of Demajio Ellis’ post-conviction relief. Finds that Ellis’ guilty plea to four Class A felony offenses was invalid because at the time he entered the plea, he also professed his innocence.

Indiana Court of AppealsU.S. Bank, National Association, Successor to National City Bank v. Jewell Investments, Inc.
49A05-1607-MF-1578
Mortgage foreclosure. Reverses the Marion Superior Court’s denial of U.S. Bank, National Association’s motion for summary judgment. Finds that U.S. Bank carried its burden to show that there is no genuine issue of material fact as to whether it is a bona fide purchaser and that it is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Remands with instructions to enter summary judgment in favor of U.S. Bank.

Antwain Starks v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
69A01-1608-CR-1926
Criminal. Affirms the Ripley Superior Court’s order that Antwain Starks serve the remaining 730 days of his suspended 910-day sentence following the revocation of his probation. Finds that the trial court did not abuse its discretion.

Damon L. Taylor v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
02A05-1603-CR-635
Criminal. Affirms the revocation of Damon L. Taylor’s probation and the execution of his suspended sentence. Finds that Taylor has not demonstrated that the Allen Superior Court abused its discretion in revoking his probation or in ordering execution of the entirety of Taylor’s suspended sentence.

Wallace Henderson v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
49A05-1605-CR-984
Criminal. Affirms Wallace Henderson’s conviction of Level 5 felony knowing failure to reside at the address registered with the sex offender registry. Finds that the evidence is sufficient to support Henderson’s conviction. Also finds that the Marion Superior Court did not abuse its discretion in the admission of a witness verification form.

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